Horfield
Horfield is a
suburb of the
city of
Bristol, in southwest
England. It lies on Bristol's northern edge, its border with
Filton marking part of the boundary between Bristol and
South Gloucestershire.
Bishopston lies directly to the south.
Monks Park and
Golden Hill are to the west.
Lockleaze and
Ashley Down are on the eastern fringe. The Gloucester Road (A38) runs north/south through the suburb.
Historically, the area had a reputation as a lawless place because Horfield Wood was the haunt of thieves and vagrants.
The name 'Horfield' is Anglo-Saxon in origin, meaning 'Filthy open land' (Old English 'horu' and 'feld')[
1]
Much 1920s (originally local authority) housing in Upper Horfield is currently in the process of being redeveloped due to structural problems caused by
concrete cancer. The new development is of higher density than the original housing.
Horfield is home to the Memorial Stadium: a
sports
stadium built in 1921 for Bristol Rugby Club in memory of the
rugby union players of the city who died in
World War I, and rededicated to commemorate the dead of
World War II. In 1996, the ground also became home to
Bristol Rovers Football Club who now own it.
Near the Stadium is The Wellington, CAMRA Bristol & District [
2] joint winner of Pub of the Year for 2005.
The 2006 Pub of the Year is also in Horfield, The Inn on the Green (on the Gloucester Road)
It has a leisure centre that was updated to have a 25 metre swimming pool in 2005.
Famous sons include
Hollywood actor Cary Grant, who was born at 15 Hughenden Road, in 1904, and composer
Ray Steadman-Allen was born at 64 Muller Road, in 1922.
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Ward Map (PDF)
